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Study in Portugal

Often referred to as Britain’s oldest ally, Portugal is also tied to the UK as part of the European Higher Education Area. Although Portugal was badly hit by the Eurozone crisis, its universities are highly regarded internationally. The downside for UK applicants is that there are very few English-taught courses.

•Portuguese universities have existed since 1290. The oldest, the University of Coimbra, was first established in Lisbon before moving to Coimbra in 1537.

•Fees are competitive, from €950–1,250 a year.

•Five of Portugal’s universities are ranked within the top 700 in the 2014–15 QS World University Rankings. The University of Porto is 293rd, Universidade Nova de Lisboa 312th, University of Coimbra 351st, University of Lisbon is in the 501–550 band and Universidade Catolica Portuguesa Lisboa is in the 601-650 band.

Entry and visa regulations

Students from within the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland do not need a visa to study in Portugal but must apply for an EU citizen residence card (Cartão de Residência para Cidadão Comunitário) preferably within four months of arriving in the country. EU students are charged a fee of €7.

•Proof of sufficient resources to support yourself financially throughout your stay in Portugal will be required – normally at least an amount equivalent to the minimum national wage, (€485 a month in 2011).

•Some non-EU students are required to apply for a residence visa (Visto para Residência) before entering Portugal at the Portuguese embassy or consulate in their home country. The residence visa allows entry Portuguese territory in order to apply for a residence permit.

•Nationals of some 38 countries outside the EU do not require a visa but must obtain a residence permit.

Applicants need:

•A letter of acceptance for full-time studies.

•A copy of personal data pages from your passport.

•Three recent passport-sized photos.

•Police record of good conduct.

•A copy of a health insurance plan.

•A bank statement or copy of grant/scholarship showing evidence of ability to support yourself financially throughout your time as a student in Portugal.

The language of instruction at Portuguese universities is invariably Portuguese, and most require a minimum level corresponding to the B1/B2 level according to the European language passport.

•There are very few courses with English as the language of instruction. For these, applicants are required to prove a sufficient level of knowledge of English. Although the expected level of command of English may vary in line with the study programme or course, the minimum average English language requirement is 550 points (paper-based TOEFL test), or 213 points (computer-based TOEFL test), or 79-80 points (Internet-based TOEFL test), or 5.5-6.5 score in the IELTS test.

•Colleges and universities have specific language requirements for admission, though these generally vary significantly from one course to another. Contact the International Office or Admissions Office at the institution to check this information for specific courses.

The university system

Portugal’s university system has its origins in the 13th century but has been extensively modernised in line with the European Higher Education Area.

•There are 13 public universities, one public university institute, a public open university, and several private universities and university institutes.

•After selecting a course, applications for undergraduate study are made through the centralised online system (candidatura online). Applicants may choose up to six universities and study programmes. UK A-level grades can be converted into the Portuguese points system using this calculator.

•The closing date for normal applications is in February of the year of entry.

Tuition fees and funding your study

Public universities decide the level of tuition fees (propinas) but the Ministry of Education establishes a minimum fee equivalent to 1.3 times the minimum national wage rate.

•However fees are normally higher than the minimum recommendation.

•Full time students on bachelors and masters programmes pay an average of €950-1,250 a year.

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